Proudly serving Harrow and Colchester South for close to 100 years. Our association currently mans Essex Fire and Rescue’s Station 3 in Harrow, Ontario as paid on call firefighter’s.
Association Membership
Our members are local residents selected to ensure 24/7 availability for emergency services. To guarantee our readiness, every firefighter completes rigorous aptitude and physical testing, sustained by a strict ongoing training regimen. We proudly serve Harrow and Colchester South, providing a full suite of services including fire response, medical assistance, water rescue, fire prevention, and public education.
Complexities of Our Work
Our crew takes the responsibility of being a firefighter incredibly seriously. We work hard, train hard, and stay focused on constant readiness. But one of the hardest parts of our job—and something unique to a small town like ours—is that we are often responding to calls for people we know. Sometimes that familiar connection helps, but most of the time, it adds an extra layer of emotion to an already stressful situation. It’s a challenge big-city departments rarely face, but it’s why we care so deeply about protecting our neighbours.
Mutual Aid
Emergency response doesn’t stop at a boundary line on a map! At Station 3, teamwork is everything. We work incredibly closely with our brother and sister stations right here at home, regularly backing up Essex Station 2 in Gesto and Essex Station 1 in Essex Centre to make sure our whole municipality is covered 24/7.
When big incidents happen, we also look out for our neighbours across the border. Through the Essex County mutual aid system, our crew is ready to roll out wherever we are needed. We most frequently answer the call to support our fellow firefighters in the towns of Kingsville and Amherstburg. Whether we are protecting Harrow or assisting a neighbouring town, we are proud to work together to keep our corner of Ontario safe.
